Fashion Friday: Ban.do spring/summer collection

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/13591500/13591525_6965_625x625.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/13591500/13591525_6965_625x625.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 518px;" /></a>How light and breezy is Ban.do's <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/spring-summer/cat/53?viewAll=True">newest collection</a>? I can smell that salty beach air and freshly cut green grass already. Note to <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/summer%20pleasures">summer</a>: You're welcome to arrive any time now! xoxo<br /><br />P.S. I made that graphic myself using InDesign and have been enjoying tinkering with the program; I didn't have much experience with it in college (<em>Gosh, that makes me feel old...</em>). My next conquest? Photoshop! :)

Fashion Friday: Ban.do spring/summer collection

How light and breezy is Ban.do's newest collection ? I can smell that salty beach air and freshly cut green grass already. Note to summ...

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Her

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCrirEHzws2gq95DPq4zjIJ6dMWdNSh5NLG7I__IsJbLHky-LFAE72urxaxBeyfGaJUnnGdYCWl5OpcIpge-lenvkhTxIW1I_OHE4R2QSAMkB73KI0bBZOkW2NMsw2ITR_cA_oNb63p4/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706460948561036434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCrirEHzws2gq95DPq4zjIJ6dMWdNSh5NLG7I__IsJbLHky-LFAE72urxaxBeyfGaJUnnGdYCWl5OpcIpge-lenvkhTxIW1I_OHE4R2QSAMkB73KI0bBZOkW2NMsw2ITR_cA_oNb63p4/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/letter-in-a-bottle">letter in a bottle</a>, so that you can always keep in touch, no matter how busy your lives get, $16. (<em>Note: You could also pen a sweet note to your crush!</em>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9p_p5aArJy_LUOB9kjvzIiO0h00fZbF8LK79N7onMxaQBDLGb49wT_2ne1VNpq_3RBBy-QNY7YL9N_Dtb-LIuhOpHY6C4_bzCahKznElgOHQQhunJFKuvYCuIE7oOlw7BtgcLPgT4rg/s1600/02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706427664307165618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9p_p5aArJy_LUOB9kjvzIiO0h00fZbF8LK79N7onMxaQBDLGb49wT_2ne1VNpq_3RBBy-QNY7YL9N_Dtb-LIuhOpHY6C4_bzCahKznElgOHQQhunJFKuvYCuIE7oOlw7BtgcLPgT4rg/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>A personalized <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40298521/sterling-silver-fortune-cookie-necklace">sterling silver fortune cookie necklace</a> (<em>the cookie is folded out of thin sterling silver, with the hand-stamped message hidden at the clasp</em>), $76.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CtU1Al6JT5-Dm2Atn7m6UK_A7UUjNw8ejBgITnDrtIh0PVuK0xaWgB79OoDjyef003kzlU7lXvf0DozdYmf5yMD3qkXKqkjzPVcw_EbsVtO-rLfc24dg3KOABvoSmZ6mu8SXzd8MGqI/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706428539131736482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CtU1Al6JT5-Dm2Atn7m6UK_A7UUjNw8ejBgITnDrtIh0PVuK0xaWgB79OoDjyef003kzlU7lXvf0DozdYmf5yMD3qkXKqkjzPVcw_EbsVtO-rLfc24dg3KOABvoSmZ6mu8SXzd8MGqI/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A collection of <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/shakespeares-love-sonnets">Shakespeare's Love Sonnets</a> because, well, let's face it, he was the original Casanova and the ultimate romantic, $18.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9EhUhvNd89ksvdZbJPNwM7m19D3gzHCe5iJf4sI7jLoeHdbZSSMQ4sBFQmoTzxSiK1B-pfcdXnlpceWyLfDL9aDX1AoAep5JVigMSvoKBRB0ZFWAnko1OhDmtjfMFzZedPhEUR6xxQ0/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706462711945313634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9EhUhvNd89ksvdZbJPNwM7m19D3gzHCe5iJf4sI7jLoeHdbZSSMQ4sBFQmoTzxSiK1B-pfcdXnlpceWyLfDL9aDX1AoAep5JVigMSvoKBRB0ZFWAnko1OhDmtjfMFzZedPhEUR6xxQ0/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/linneas-lights-magnolia-candle">magnolia-scented candle</a> to bring spring a little early, $30 (and a <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/linneas-lights-rose-candle">rose scent</a>...).<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6836556289_d81cecffe6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6836556289_d81cecffe6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 480px;" /></a>Ban.do's <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/ban.do-heart-tote/prod/452?rc=51">heart tote</a>, so she can carry Valentine's Day love with her all year, $20.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ApSnvSFcX-_t8EeI87M_eKhz8sZBmWtmvIatGNEp4KjcavDQHrjE1xeAyeXLyYf2iPRfUdWvbEsyD8we0YHrcSA_vwbafPzWZIG-le2ahIHUT6vfNnVUKXASFGAWqBVbUG-m0Uaa_wA/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453500316556706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ApSnvSFcX-_t8EeI87M_eKhz8sZBmWtmvIatGNEp4KjcavDQHrjE1xeAyeXLyYf2iPRfUdWvbEsyD8we0YHrcSA_vwbafPzWZIG-le2ahIHUT6vfNnVUKXASFGAWqBVbUG-m0Uaa_wA/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90739101/valentines-day-card-funny-valentine-card?ref=sr_gallery_19&sref=&ga_search_query=funny+valentine%27s+day+card&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">funny card</a> to make her smile and for when you two decide to rename Valentine's Day as Single Ladies Banding Together Day, $3 (more funny cards <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=funny+valentine%27s+day+card&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US">here</a>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkbfvYep8_B3uHzrg0-KTprTShhyMovdzdPHcDY6_dvlpDj-iFSbU_jdwD0UFdqXC-gEhcdUQ4SffOWhzjDTMedC3V1giRR17gd1OfBATxw-U-JstDTYjRBC0x8-RhuFDAyavPk3z-E/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453501358164562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkbfvYep8_B3uHzrg0-KTprTShhyMovdzdPHcDY6_dvlpDj-iFSbU_jdwD0UFdqXC-gEhcdUQ4SffOWhzjDTMedC3V1giRR17gd1OfBATxw-U-JstDTYjRBC0x8-RhuFDAyavPk3z-E/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/perfect-endings-valentine-cupcake/?pkey=cvalentine-gifts">Nine cupcakes</a> topped with icing hearts (<em>and with the promise of not judging her if they're gone by the end of the day...</em>), $59.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtmhpXDQZffrmHkYQPz6usdOLu8HcCdDPL3hn8qNX0PBnYfhjmi9Z8kJZgvPtoIfkif50eZ9YtEx3W_ZTLeS-hD13nu-ASSkm41fncpaxMjy-4-D7SD40fD6p5Rl4RDc4Yeh75vjqsTc/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453497480296146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtmhpXDQZffrmHkYQPz6usdOLu8HcCdDPL3hn8qNX0PBnYfhjmi9Z8kJZgvPtoIfkif50eZ9YtEx3W_ZTLeS-hD13nu-ASSkm41fncpaxMjy-4-D7SD40fD6p5Rl4RDc4Yeh75vjqsTc/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://tattly.com/products/enamorado">temporary tattoo</a> to show her tough side, $5.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-kvUDv-CvUCQmLV3DCDQ_Rn6rrAP0VrtuqgCSXHGvhMWrX10YMQHlp8nIuhxDg9ix6s6PTI_sK9yKXmyuYBT8GoT69TL2Qi_WVcu6R64Hu_O7r8bCwKAOEWhNp5C6tUqq7o6c99eAbg/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706454307633543538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-kvUDv-CvUCQmLV3DCDQ_Rn6rrAP0VrtuqgCSXHGvhMWrX10YMQHlp8nIuhxDg9ix6s6PTI_sK9yKXmyuYBT8GoT69TL2Qi_WVcu6R64Hu_O7r8bCwKAOEWhNp5C6tUqq7o6c99eAbg/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a>An <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60053211/custom-individual-portrait">individual</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24038430/custom-11x17-couples-portrait-drawing">couples self portrait</a> to hang in the living room and admire for years, $80 for individual and $160 for couples.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6836691233_819635e1d4_z.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6836691233_819635e1d4_z.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 593px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.fandango.com/">Fandango date</a> to see <a href="http://www.thevow-movie.com/">The Vow</a> because you know Rachel McAdams is secretly her girl crush, $25.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6836883157_02aa85d68b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6836883157_02aa85d68b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 467px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6836892373_1a4230868b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6836892373_1a4230868b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 442px;" /></a>The classic staple, with a twist: A <a href="http://products.proflowers.com/flowers/Love-is-in-the-Air-Plant-30063460?ref=organicgglgeneric_&prid=pfseogg&viewpos=57&trackingpgroup=vdf">hanging plant</a> ($29.99) or a <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/flowers/bouquet/arrive-in-style-372893p.asp">bouquet of white lillies and mums</a>, $44.95.<br /><br /><strong>What about you, friends? What tops your Valentine's Day list? xoxo</strong><br /><br />P.S. Look for a <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/gift%20guide">gift guide</a> for him tomorrow! :)

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Her

A letter in a bottle , so that you can always keep in touch, no matter how busy your lives get, $16. ( Note: You could also pen a sweet note...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116022258738146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s400/aa3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A little <a href="http://www.beso.com/2650354268/detail">glitter nail polish</a> to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s1600/aa4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114177074197666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s400/aa4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/513207.html">Rose pocket mirror</a> to add an extra dash of whimsy to the holidays, $7.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114174012321746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s400/aa5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/70106.html">Doxie pen</a>, $4.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116693305796898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/record-coasters">Record coasters</a> to brighten up the living room, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021088392450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87410308/wishes-for-you-custom-pencil-set-favors?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wish For You</a> custom pencil set to give loved ones personal wishes for the New Year, $11.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s1600/aa7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114162845765714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s400/aa7.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/word-teasers">Word teasers</a> for word nerds, $15. Remember <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/for-grammar-nerds.html">these</a>?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021232238066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s400/aa2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 389px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73110716/wicked-witch-bookmark-etsy-original?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wicked Witch bookmark</a> for the book lover, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114166557150242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s400/aa6.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85185349/handmade-mini-journal-sketchbook">Mini journals</a> for the artist, $6.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114157343884834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wildflower-seed-bombs-set-of-2">Wildflower seeds</a> to plant for the spring, $14.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 220px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Girl-Scout-cookies-flavored <a href="http://www.colorandflavorshop.com/product.php?productid=511490&cat=0&page=1">lip balm</a> because, well, they're <em>Girl Scout cookies</em>, $9.95. More Girl Scout love <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/09/girl-scout-cookies.html">here</a>.<br /><br />P.S. You can also read more gift guides here: <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-1-your.html">Mom</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-2-your.html">Dad</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-3-your.html">Sister</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-4-your.html">Best Friend</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-5-your.html">Little Cousin</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">Guy Friend</a>.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

A little glitter nail polish to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18. A Rose pocket mirror to add an extra dash of whimsy to the ho...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #4: Your best friend who loves to travel and has a knack for finishing your sentences.

<div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6437690137_4b387e2dd4_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6437690137_4b387e2dd4_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 480px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.shopbando.com/ban.do-signature-scarf/prod/391?rc=49">Ban.do's signature scarf</a> because red is her favorite color and she's so loving, $95 (<span style="font-style: italic;">this <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/love-barrette/prod/379?rc=37">love barrette</a> is cute too</span>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI0jPCtA4_z_DRXxwaYaCAq7XCqhciAx60PQVS80-gH3SI_NjQHAH6Iq2oq8De-Ezg8BLoUX-OnjXfn0fZti7RWj465msozVhhD_qQiBYKxkQ3xjBBzzUZwNc9Rt8WWyTHH5tZr5i9qtv/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681244200953807586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI0jPCtA4_z_DRXxwaYaCAq7XCqhciAx60PQVS80-gH3SI_NjQHAH6Iq2oq8De-Ezg8BLoUX-OnjXfn0fZti7RWj465msozVhhD_qQiBYKxkQ3xjBBzzUZwNc9Rt8WWyTHH5tZr5i9qtv/s400/02.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/51381.html">Funny bandages</a> to make her laugh and heal her broken heart, $6.25.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6437697661_b7f531d9af_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6437697661_b7f531d9af_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 600px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46403548/cupcakes-make-everything-better-womens-t">T-shirt</a> honoring her favorite food, $21.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ83eRLTLKRbh62KKdv3x7j74jNbb7_hVKpNCYzuxjsYDf09HUS89GwBnorUNUWk_dykS1l2XracZOyObm755Bpt80hN5reMhNwy5HGllbQzCT7r1X3OSVto4v9QE7jzXQPuW4nywXKthO/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681246245802907522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ83eRLTLKRbh62KKdv3x7j74jNbb7_hVKpNCYzuxjsYDf09HUS89GwBnorUNUWk_dykS1l2XracZOyObm755Bpt80hN5reMhNwy5HGllbQzCT7r1X3OSVto4v9QE7jzXQPuW4nywXKthO/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 191px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A set of 3 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61996766/cities-set-of-three-prints">city prints</a> to bring her love of faraway lands to the walls of her office, $75.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sul5t6W40vTZkFm9L2t4PXWpQKFG2H82vEBnjLE-oA-I7VXLCkCENDhKcwMsHA6nAfIQsxvrVOgBHJTbwkZlOroEadeub_XDDNmRZ2rCOnBUFNwMNPJm7BiLgVMqIIiSXEKZQkDBiNxy/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681248068863848098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sul5t6W40vTZkFm9L2t4PXWpQKFG2H82vEBnjLE-oA-I7VXLCkCENDhKcwMsHA6nAfIQsxvrVOgBHJTbwkZlOroEadeub_XDDNmRZ2rCOnBUFNwMNPJm7BiLgVMqIIiSXEKZQkDBiNxy/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/mother-daughter-letter-book">letter book</a> she can share with her daughter one day, $35.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp03FQRkPuHuvG2Em8TmRs5Nb-FJsA7WoUGDhg8PVL7kk0NQj7z30Hu5gAYbFUELZL3yEbUDhrh6z25dlvOio8OMuxWsC4NLQUWHAJS38psxZbtbP7ivCaG0lc6G70oRuwopPzxCWMAUgU/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681252852071800882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp03FQRkPuHuvG2Em8TmRs5Nb-FJsA7WoUGDhg8PVL7kk0NQj7z30Hu5gAYbFUELZL3yEbUDhrh6z25dlvOio8OMuxWsC4NLQUWHAJS38psxZbtbP7ivCaG0lc6G70oRuwopPzxCWMAUgU/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83012061/star-bracelet-tiny-gold-puffy-stars">Star bracelet</a> because she's your shining star, $19.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jhnO12-OMo-G3rymybl8oQjzehZmDRL0Ddg2HLEg6pQndlQeHKIDOZJFATXGr-y-C1vD-wt0BpnXpO5uDHWZJQJydD5wz9Ew7sHAZLc4ISXLgKGRMK8CR7V_BjTiC2Jjsx-HIanYJSs-/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681256214902386626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jhnO12-OMo-G3rymybl8oQjzehZmDRL0Ddg2HLEg6pQndlQeHKIDOZJFATXGr-y-C1vD-wt0BpnXpO5uDHWZJQJydD5wz9Ew7sHAZLc4ISXLgKGRMK8CR7V_BjTiC2Jjsx-HIanYJSs-/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/prism-light">prism light</a> so she'll always have a rainbow in her life, $30.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZqugvo4Lfi4x-6ls6h4913xE0-ZQWuOMxskWtfuWhC90qqtuAmDMb0xEj0uShNiR0WinJxLa6WFIKvzi4XAkMwZ3VSTTBObKecHTl27mD44G3WXB-yc5M76goaUqHT-xgqGuE9b8tguf/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681256901838549618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiZqugvo4Lfi4x-6ls6h4913xE0-ZQWuOMxskWtfuWhC90qqtuAmDMb0xEj0uShNiR0WinJxLa6WFIKvzi4XAkMwZ3VSTTBObKecHTl27mD44G3WXB-yc5M76goaUqHT-xgqGuE9b8tguf/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A set of <a href="http://tatt.ly/products/gift-box-just-for-kids">temporary tattoos</a> because she's always been too afraid to get a real one, $25.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefyB_9ID8W8kvI-FkkZkJgyohfQ6axUH-_7HDYZX5Jvc2z9Ou_CYTkyhhbj44F6xPXUVetgX8DswxDB9QnuJYbR3ZzslJ09KuvqLfseuxMa5AeVM3JPV3YxnXsgYTnz0B9hOZCeiMAJA7/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681257342744854306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefyB_9ID8W8kvI-FkkZkJgyohfQ6axUH-_7HDYZX5Jvc2z9Ou_CYTkyhhbj44F6xPXUVetgX8DswxDB9QnuJYbR3ZzslJ09KuvqLfseuxMa5AeVM3JPV3YxnXsgYTnz0B9hOZCeiMAJA7/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>An <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/attitude-vase">attitude vase</a> in honor of her sometimes-loud personality, $60.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc_34bpCdMSeSfxmOxJSkpIKoImS7tJSoWIXS5X-XMdQBoW6TG4HJjEw6YRQ642YsFWzVNBTd1gsBv10NajQHU047mUBqf2GjlG4GgQNaSk7lYGMHunz9QAESyeOZmCP5EE5MMeD5CW8A/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681257857651023426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc_34bpCdMSeSfxmOxJSkpIKoImS7tJSoWIXS5X-XMdQBoW6TG4HJjEw6YRQ642YsFWzVNBTd1gsBv10NajQHU047mUBqf2GjlG4GgQNaSk7lYGMHunz9QAESyeOZmCP5EE5MMeD5CW8A/s400/01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://shoptwig.com/orla-kiely-fabric-covered-journal-colors-available-p-376.html">Journals</a> for her to record all her travel adventures, $12.50.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #4: Your best friend who loves to travel and has a knack for finishing your sentences.

Ban.do's signature scarf because red is her favorite color and she's so loving, $95 ( this love barrette is cute too ). Funny band...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #3: Your sister bear who is a complete bookworm, takes early-morning jogs and absolutely loves tea and coffee.

<div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6430950067_bed45006a6_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6430950067_bed45006a6_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 451px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://shoptwig.com/esthex-duck-p-554.html">Sam The Duck</a> because, well, just because he's cute...just like your little sister, $32.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNRXvTMw5dbA3n1F4Suz5gwtHq_ldHCnXR73OMGbNp79ZsfRCkXUfBcnT68p-lDzE3KYgTQrDWRfd1iscWP859MyVsGw-_3oU1OhDpXmenuDC_MjnADuHZVsSMkBpCPfC3h5Qgp7Wgg9g/s1600/il_570xN.211451593.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680844337532000258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNRXvTMw5dbA3n1F4Suz5gwtHq_ldHCnXR73OMGbNp79ZsfRCkXUfBcnT68p-lDzE3KYgTQrDWRfd1iscWP859MyVsGw-_3oU1OhDpXmenuDC_MjnADuHZVsSMkBpCPfC3h5Qgp7Wgg9g/s400/il_570xN.211451593.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A set of 6 "Me & You" <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62722740/me-you-pencils-gold-engraved-natural">engraved pencils</a> because you two go together like salt and paper, like eggs and bacon and like milk and cookies, $12.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxfeHqOhh1lSDR9qXbsqXmUzZkRLrodqd0SCh7CNrSeDIfRyAOFpfosK5YdD8tQYfbEg61Hn9BKqHO2XPO94q3sk9qYLtHCLdgzce5QiXsKBl-qHH8Yp2T7XieB5F_RziptWncbkPCKLV/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680799890045102034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxfeHqOhh1lSDR9qXbsqXmUzZkRLrodqd0SCh7CNrSeDIfRyAOFpfosK5YdD8tQYfbEg61Hn9BKqHO2XPO94q3sk9qYLtHCLdgzce5QiXsKBl-qHH8Yp2T7XieB5F_RziptWncbkPCKLV/s400/aa2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Yy3k-E4J1pefqDv-u_TsdnZhGXC4zuiv2V299vQVbMhQmxxGXnliQ312UPau851rY0RHqRhju8VZqGsSvCjbJMDaSF3Wfvu8BK5LF_xUa9Q8GQJij2De49oqZwu-AFlVY3TqqeEWC-l6/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680799885467715458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Yy3k-E4J1pefqDv-u_TsdnZhGXC4zuiv2V299vQVbMhQmxxGXnliQ312UPau851rY0RHqRhju8VZqGsSvCjbJMDaSF3Wfvu8BK5LF_xUa9Q8GQJij2De49oqZwu-AFlVY3TqqeEWC-l6/s400/aa3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/home-new-arrivals/chemex-coffee-maker/searchString/coffee">Chemex coffee maker</a> ($58) and a <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/home-new-arrivals/porcelain-teapot">porcelain teapot</a> ($48) to take her brewing skills to a new level.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6431605013_145d4c08d2_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6431605013_145d4c08d2_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 532px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/ECO-WISE-LAMBSWOOL-THROW/167558.uts">throw blanket</a> because she's always cold and loves to curl up on the couch and read, $88.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBztLiwb2-6uSJFyhQ6PRpiT773EKpnjBkkVPu08Uav2juymjXPBD4oPMTjVkjJqBBsbw1sYswVq-HTFcCdSRI_y6ty0zn2Wuw-k7Llv3EqQ05b6XxjgpdZBmlA2b7zgl0TrcWCyUzATuN/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680799887681037810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBztLiwb2-6uSJFyhQ6PRpiT773EKpnjBkkVPu08Uav2juymjXPBD4oPMTjVkjJqBBsbw1sYswVq-HTFcCdSRI_y6ty0zn2Wuw-k7Llv3EqQ05b6XxjgpdZBmlA2b7zgl0TrcWCyUzATuN/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 325px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A box of <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1009100/64301.html">healing words magnets</a> to cheer her up when she's having a rough day, $13.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvNTDacfySqSp3CtwQ_9ZxFCk6UEVKi-UjDlIiDJv2llOuWInziu_wibZ2KfmEeG3TkTjhOmyggStT5KevhULpllTYXCthFs3gIlRdKg0_ZjBb5y3rNTjK2OVTAa6nwLJoEFHPNkJru8m/s1600/aa4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680799880330027186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvNTDacfySqSp3CtwQ_9ZxFCk6UEVKi-UjDlIiDJv2llOuWInziu_wibZ2KfmEeG3TkTjhOmyggStT5KevhULpllTYXCthFs3gIlRdKg0_ZjBb5y3rNTjK2OVTAa6nwLJoEFHPNkJru8m/s400/aa4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Farmaesthetics <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/gifts-for-her/farmaesthetics-winter-soap-trio">winter soap trio</a> because she has the longest getting-ready-for-bed routine you've ever seen, $34. <br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6431698597_f5fb1150bb_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6431698597_f5fb1150bb_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 471px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/forget-me-not-rings">Forget-me-knot rings</a> -- one for you and one for her -- so you two can always be connected, $48.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVu17yd_U_2GiXcBtidnqs-Ajfrgl607zz9VICzFId2o9Aqn5zJ38O6jixG8-7yWskdpOA8qj97SEydsk92cmxApp6A3TYGDDo7KKEk0j2fieYKOOhED04ZPwb125P7B487oFtfD9-hSjW/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680799878367384834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVu17yd_U_2GiXcBtidnqs-Ajfrgl607zz9VICzFId2o9Aqn5zJ38O6jixG8-7yWskdpOA8qj97SEydsk92cmxApp6A3TYGDDo7KKEk0j2fieYKOOhED04ZPwb125P7B487oFtfD9-hSjW/s400/aa5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 243px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87090541/duck-family-set-wooden-animal-play-set?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=wooden+animals&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">wooden animal play set</a> for her window sill to remind her of the hours she spent playing with plastic animal toys as a child, $20.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6431605023_0f28caf50a_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6431605023_0f28caf50a_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/girls_category/jewelryaccessories/hatsscarvesgloves/PRDOVR~58620/99102560066/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~mittens/58620.jsp">Warm mittens</a> for those early-morning runs, $38 (another cute set <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/recycled-cotton-animal-mittens-skunk-and-mink">here</a>).<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6431725005_cfb11dee8b_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6431725005_cfb11dee8b_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 536px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45252442/two-sisters-print-vickie-wade-art-school?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=little+sister+&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fart">Sisters print</a> because, well, no matter how old she is, she'll always be your little sister, $26.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #3: Your sister bear who is a complete bookworm, takes early-morning jogs and absolutely loves tea and coffee.

Sam The Duck because, well, just because he's cute...just like your little sister, $32. A set of 6 "Me & You" engraved pe...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #1: Your mama bear who gives the best hugs and whose homemade cookies make everything better.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTejsaqGzVuYlBdovdBWnpxS6o3xbMMn-1y1k4D0F1xP5y98i-tb4cT1i_2heA-B088cBFmzIiNWKNuhP2EvlIW4JWlF2aQTCGlm-LWGpn2MUMDFU-3pAkUyHKnaQl9o0Tdmpr2do9R6mr/s1600/BrownBear400x400.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680095929506518770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTejsaqGzVuYlBdovdBWnpxS6o3xbMMn-1y1k4D0F1xP5y98i-tb4cT1i_2heA-B088cBFmzIiNWKNuhP2EvlIW4JWlF2aQTCGlm-LWGpn2MUMDFU-3pAkUyHKnaQl9o0Tdmpr2do9R6mr/s400/BrownBear400x400.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.mymms.com/shop/ProductDetails.aspx?mde=1&id=26917">soft and cuddly holiday bear</a>, complete with a red scarf, and 3 bags of personalized M&Ms so she can read little messages from you into the New Year, $49.99.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaFruoiUibQdafYgNhSLGuK1QspTIKmtJ-PDNEIWtpq8VbmH6ZmlzRWWnS4baMcTgOeq0_s5E1rPovLUmkxpDkOTrq-xs7ykzZQwmUJAoNXQmzEw14pCXQ_XchBS2k0PhX-y3vYLxfKqE/s1600/bag.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679806897840752354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaFruoiUibQdafYgNhSLGuK1QspTIKmtJ-PDNEIWtpq8VbmH6ZmlzRWWnS4baMcTgOeq0_s5E1rPovLUmkxpDkOTrq-xs7ykzZQwmUJAoNXQmzEw14pCXQ_XchBS2k0PhX-y3vYLxfKqE/s400/bag.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 208px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.katespade.com/beauty-products/designer-cosmetic-bags/daycation-medium-leila/PWRU2124,default,pd.html?dwvar_PWRU2124_color=930&start=38&cgid=new-arrivals">colorful handbag</a> to match her equally colorful personality, $60.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ptqtx0ElFkaQO8VwhHQY72CtoAF23vZcNfzv6Z-JoIFCHBPHFrlkLEYrdHZUl6Pb_tUe8MNzAeULmKviGg5W3hbaRD7OMqosnie-KlSirZEPErUhdVZXHj6HFZHGPWcBvlM-w9DYD4ZE/s1600/il_570xN_228827451.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679808050941170162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ptqtx0ElFkaQO8VwhHQY72CtoAF23vZcNfzv6Z-JoIFCHBPHFrlkLEYrdHZUl6Pb_tUe8MNzAeULmKviGg5W3hbaRD7OMqosnie-KlSirZEPErUhdVZXHj6HFZHGPWcBvlM-w9DYD4ZE/s400/il_570xN_228827451.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70438166/happy-home-colorful-wall-art-print">Wall art</a> to say thank you for all those encouraging smiles she gave you over the years, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-HHM4dwrYeaz2rbRUPvvC8FhXCB5jmTgzXHQN7KaBmruIadW8ToqyTWmCOPR_1RWlxFLHWv9RoWPnuuHVRi9ZhhQCyNxEB7DXjuzpxnNddafxQcISxtpgsKsze6bwCTv2mar3c35y236/s1600/bunny.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679840634257948242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-HHM4dwrYeaz2rbRUPvvC8FhXCB5jmTgzXHQN7KaBmruIadW8ToqyTWmCOPR_1RWlxFLHWv9RoWPnuuHVRi9ZhhQCyNxEB7DXjuzpxnNddafxQcISxtpgsKsze6bwCTv2mar3c35y236/s400/bunny.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62474860/initial-me-silver-bunny">Initial Me Silver Bunny</a> to keep her loved ones close to her heart, $24.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6048/6419184319_d9c66bab69_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6048/6419184319_d9c66bab69_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 655px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://pinholepress.com/#/all-products/photo-pads/photo-notepad-554-1-40">photo notepad</a> full of fun family memories, $12.99.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RdVbIjqFO_HcUh_e2iBhnagzEJqawX3vz_d7-QrVY28Me25sn8gfnuD1QkGmJJv84irOM5fG_ncQkxfyaZ8jmareZadsfRi72JlDziHtWefApxYXGFGrxWlE6EWIJarytVvJXcWT9QdA/s1600/michael-buble-christmas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680080724538572930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RdVbIjqFO_HcUh_e2iBhnagzEJqawX3vz_d7-QrVY28Me25sn8gfnuD1QkGmJJv84irOM5fG_ncQkxfyaZ8jmareZadsfRi72JlDziHtWefApxYXGFGrxWlE6EWIJarytVvJXcWT9QdA/s400/michael-buble-christmas.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Michael Buble's new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Michael-Bubl%C3%A9/dp/B005H0IW6W/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1322496334&sr=1-1">holiday album</a> because, well, she listens to holiday music all year, $10.99.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUfO6E1kVpaB2sHgAyKMP_WVFWl1AvDScaG5dWEpNXeRZaEzv48GEIzmWljBxZvQcVW8kAmqjm2bQN8eR_mRDF4c0e-HKwhR14YmbU9oxD9ieDZXSl9sUlhayT5OzdAjCpQGaJGWmnxDQ/s1600/il_570xN.235204770.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680084896963263138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUfO6E1kVpaB2sHgAyKMP_WVFWl1AvDScaG5dWEpNXeRZaEzv48GEIzmWljBxZvQcVW8kAmqjm2bQN8eR_mRDF4c0e-HKwhR14YmbU9oxD9ieDZXSl9sUlhayT5OzdAjCpQGaJGWmnxDQ/s400/il_570xN.235204770.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71970411/relax-pillow-in-script-apple-green">comfy pillow</a> to remind her to take time for herself, $40.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhSeSjrGMxy7qG-h7bCB4uv7FzfUg3gFHFxfAwphCpASCHv-eQlW1iFgWwKFESkUDD0mXrcWWTva2evInV3E93jpGsjZ8uN6HPOhRoCDNfBbWQ9F3hK0HR6EiOmril9TlyUdjkksplh1F/s1600/371208e.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680090277851622194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhSeSjrGMxy7qG-h7bCB4uv7FzfUg3gFHFxfAwphCpASCHv-eQlW1iFgWwKFESkUDD0mXrcWWTva2evInV3E93jpGsjZ8uN6HPOhRoCDNfBbWQ9F3hK0HR6EiOmril9TlyUdjkksplh1F/s400/371208e.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everlasting-Meal-Cooking-Economy-Grace/dp/143918187X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322498856&sr=1-1">An Everlasting Meal</a> because she's always wanted to take up cooking (<span style="font-style: italic;">and wants to do it economically!</span>!), $14.88. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje03Sa_plmJ0xpdsl2O8P9ZquZbIGuL92tWFncIv3tX3uUNmDOE4pkixJkzZluUBE2IX33oL6hPS-JeoHHHBX5n971QY2zClyf_dsFuUt9fGXRCq3PqDIZg9CxmoxLs5jRJLUZB1xjrnCS/s1600/23547672_020_a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680086228946573234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje03Sa_plmJ0xpdsl2O8P9ZquZbIGuL92tWFncIv3tX3uUNmDOE4pkixJkzZluUBE2IX33oL6hPS-JeoHHHBX5n971QY2zClyf_dsFuUt9fGXRCq3PqDIZg9CxmoxLs5jRJLUZB1xjrnCS/s400/23547672_020_a.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/gifts-for-her/striped-snowflakes-socks">Stripped snowflake socks</a> she can wear while listening to her holiday tunes, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVos-xf_b_O8-Culft7RL4NHeKDKE7Lo3_xS-17zeWcDihYcsHL8foCOw90nN6NPGuUYMXqpUmLbddhWjjxykrEc9efZygEMaGXp54MSCc9H5PaBh80IHgeqzWjqqqOu-9_JezRPgYmCKh/s1600/14978019_000_a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680087006420817410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVos-xf_b_O8-Culft7RL4NHeKDKE7Lo3_xS-17zeWcDihYcsHL8foCOw90nN6NPGuUYMXqpUmLbddhWjjxykrEc9efZygEMaGXp54MSCc9H5PaBh80IHgeqzWjqqqOu-9_JezRPgYmCKh/s400/14978019_000_a.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The photography book <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/gifts-for-her/wise-women">Wise Women</a> because she's, well, the wisest woman you know, $19.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #1: Your mama bear who gives the best hugs and whose homemade cookies make everything better.

A soft and cuddly holiday bear , complete with a red scarf, and 3 bags of personalized M&Ms so she can read little messages from you int...

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